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    "description": "## About the role\n\nKolkata International School is hiring a **Primary School Teacher — Kolkata** to join our Day school in Kolkata. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the ICSE curriculum.\n\n## Responsibilities\n\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the ICSE curriculum and our learner profile\n- Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback\n- Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs\n- Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing\n- Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development\n\n## Requirements\n\n- Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification\n- 1–5 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with ICSE schools\n- Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills\n- Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)\n\n## Nice to have\n\n- Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity\n- Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy\n- Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area\n\n## What we offer\n\n- Competitive salary (₹0.3–0.5 LPA based on experience)\n- Professional development budget and structured mentoring\n- Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable\n- Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice",
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  "descriptionText": "About the role\n\nKolkata International School is hiring a Primary School Teacher — Kolkata to join our Day school in Kolkata. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the ICSE curriculum.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the ICSE curriculum and our learner profile\n• Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback\n• Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs\n• Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing\n• Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development\n\nRequirements\n\n• Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification\n• 1–5 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with ICSE schools\n• Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills\n• Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)\n\nNice to have\n\n• Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity\n• Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy\n• Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area\n\nWhat we offer\n\n• Competitive salary (₹0.3–0.5 LPA based on experience)\n• Professional development budget and structured mentoring\n• Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable\n• Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice",
  "aboutTheRole": "This role is for a subject teacher who plans deliberately, teaches with energy and reflects honestly on what's working.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Plan and deliver lessons in your subject across assigned grades.",
    "Set and grade assessments to the school calendar.",
    "Mentor a homeroom group and stay in touch with parents.",
    "Contribute to one co-curricular activity.",
    "Participate in department PD and meetings."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Primary School Teacher — Kolkata",
      "body": "Teach across assigned grades, set differentiated tasks, mentor a homeroom group and participate in school events."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Do I need CTET / STET to apply?",
      "a": "CTET is mandatory for KVS/NVS and many CBSE schools, and a strong plus for private schools. Some IB/Cambridge schools weigh it less than relevant pedagogy training."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Primary School Teacher — Kolkata role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Kolkata International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Primary School Teacher — Kolkata listing is usually welcome."
    }
  ]
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